Thanks for all the supportive responses regarding my philosophical
dilemma.  I shall now plow ahead and continue with the syncro's mid-life
maitenance schedule I want to implement, critics be damned.  Truth is, I
do not relish working on the van, althoug I do get satisfaction out of
keeping it in prime condition.  One reason why I want to take care of
everything I can NOW is that I will have several years of hassle free
usage.  I did nothing to the van the first 4 years I had it, except oil
changes and a water pump and routine maitenance.  That's how I want the
next four years to be...
Thanks again.  I feel better now.  :~).
steve

Joseph J. Liasse wrote:

> <<<...>>>    From your message I take it that you are into things
> mechanical a littlemore than the rest of us. You apperantly like to
> mess around with them while the rest of us do so only out of
> necessity.  <<<...>>>